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SFF 32: That Time of the Year PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Koslof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Siren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siren is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fuck The Police. Antero Siren is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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137 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Koslof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Siren!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Anni Minnem�ki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslof closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siren circles away.
Koslof gets the takedown into side control.
Siren is trying to control Koslof's posture but Koslof avoids it.
Koslof controlling the position from side mount.
Koslof throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Koslof throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Koslof throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Siren is not content to let Koslof control the position.
Koslof scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siren bucks up and tries to throw Koslof off but instead Koslof has got his back!
Koslof misses with punches from the back.
Koslof missing with strikes.
Will Koslof go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Siren covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Koslof controlling well, preventing Siren from escaping the position.
Koslof missing with strikes from the back.
Koslof lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Siren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koslof. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koslof trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koslof throwing damaging strikes from the back! Siren could be in trouble here!
Koslof controls the position.
Koslof is not going to allow Siren to sit and survive in this position.
Koslof is punishing Siren with strikes - can he finish him?!
Koslof throwing damaging strikes from the back! Siren could be in trouble here!
Koslof struggling to keep hold of the position.
Siren has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koslof lands punches and elbows.
Koslof biding his time, controlling Siren.
Siren trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Koslof throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Koslof missing with strikes.
Siren controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Siren avoids the strikes from Koslof.
Siren trying to control the hands but Koslof won't let him.
Koslof has the hooks in. Siren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Koslof throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koslof is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Koslof trying to control momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Koslof dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koslof fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siren, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Koslof.
Koslof lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Siren or not.
Koslof is leaning against Siren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koslof lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koslof scores with a hook to the body.
Koslof scores with a hook to the body.
Siren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siren tries to circle away but Koslof has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koslof.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koslof.
Koslof lands a right hand.
Koslof is working for takedown but Siren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koslof lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koslof lands an uppercut.
Koslof lands a takedown into guard.
Koslof keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Siren's head.
Koslof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siren is keeping the position for now.
Koslof throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Siren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siren is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siren has control of Koslof's left arm, preventing Koslof from doing any damage.
Koslof trying to control the position from guard on top but Siren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koslof working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koslof lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siren keeping moving, preventing Koslof from controlling successfully.
Koslof stops Siren from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koslof shoots in and drives through. Siren sprawls well.
Koslof shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Siren napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Siren tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Siren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Siren is not content to let Koslof control the position.
Siren is looking for a sweep.
Siren is letting Koslof control him for a moment.
Koslof working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koslof cracks Siren with a big right hand but Siren just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siren wants to control but Koslof postures up.
Siren is pushing Koslof's head away, looking to escape. Koslof manages to hold on to the position though.
Koslof scores with a couple of short elbows.
Koslof trying to control the action but Siren is working from the bottom.
Siren stops Koslof from passing to mount.
Koslof remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Koslof lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koslof in side control, throwing shots but Siren defends.
Koslof has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
An elbow from Koslof crashes against the mat.
Koslof tries to move to mount but Siren blocks the move with his legs.
Koslof trying to control the action but Siren is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Siren looks to land a left hand but Koslof moved out of range nicely.
Koslof closes the distance and pushes Siren back into the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Koslof dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Siren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koslof shoots in for a double leg but Siren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koslof has closed the distance and engaged Siren in a clinch.
Good body shot from Koslof.
Koslof lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siren backwards.
Siren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koslof misses with a punch on the inside.
Siren can't break the clinch.
Siren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koslof lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koslof lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koslof keeps control of Siren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Siren can't break the clinch.
Koslof lands a body shot.
Koslof changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Siren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koslof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siren is fending him off so far but Koslof persists. Nope, Siren circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Koslof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koslof fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Siren throws a nice looking combination but Koslof bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koslof closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siren circles away.
Koslof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslof scores with a takedown into Siren's guard.
Koslof in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koslof with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koslof throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koslof throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Siren looking to control.
Koslof postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siren is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslof sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siren's guard.
Koslof working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koslof thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koslof is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Koslof is landing with some decent strikes but Siren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koslof is landing with some decent strikes but Siren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koslof looking to control but Siren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslof breaks from Siren's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Koslof lands a heavy elbow.
Koslof fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koslof with a couple of short strikes.
Siren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Koslof raining down shots from the mount!
Siren is rocked!
Koslof is landing with some decent strikes but Siren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Antero Siren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siren is still in real trouble! Can Koslof finish him?
Koslof controlling the pace for now.
Siren seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslof seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Siren for as long as he can get away with.
Bjorn Koslof is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koslof lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Siren flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Koslof connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Siren really wants to buck Koslof off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Koslof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koslof, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Koslof!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katten Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Hamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katten Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnem�ki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson swings for the body but Hamasaki moves out of range.
Hamasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Jansson.
Jansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamasaki lands a head kick!
Hamasaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jansson misses with a shot to the body
and Hamasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jansson drops his hands momentarily and Hamasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hamasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jansson shoots in and bounces Hamasaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hamasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamasaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jansson throws a strike but Hamasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki wanted to stand there but Jansson had control of the position.
Jansson controlling the position.
Hamasaki preventing the sweep.
Hamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jansson is retaining full guard.
Hamasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jansson, not yet.
Hamasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hamasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jansson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamasaki.
Jansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamasaki digs a good body shot into Jansson's ribs.
Hamasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jansson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Jansson.
Jansson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hamasaki counter with a right hand.
Hamasaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jansson blocks a head kick by Hamasaki.
Jansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hamasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jansson tries for a takedown but Hamasaki circles away easily
and Hamasaki counters with a three punch combo that has Jansson backing up. Jansson nods at Hamasaki to acknowledge the strikes.
Jansson looks gassed!
Jansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Hamasaki.
Jansson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hamasaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hamasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hamasaki connects with a body shot.
Jansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamasaki is looking to wear down Jansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamasaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barry Hamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jansson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jansson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jansson is rocked!
Hamasaki scores with the left hand. Jansson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamasaki finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki cracks Jansson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jansson falls to his knees and Hamasaki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Hamasaki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Paristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka has chosen BIG BOOTY BITCHES as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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200 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Paristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Marco Blurstr�m and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Good shot there by Paristo.
It looks like Uri Boyka has been cut.
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from Paristo.
Paristo misses with a straight right.
Paristo tests Boyka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Paristo.
Boyka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paristo throws out the jab.
Paristo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boyka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That has opened up Uri Boyka's cut even more.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paristo but Paristo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paristo cracks Boyka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Paristo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Boyka to stand back up!
Boyka is rocked!
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from Paristo.
Paristo throws a shot from downtown. Boyka moves away and avoids it.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Paristo! Boyka is backing up but he can't get away as Paristo lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Boyka and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pekka Paristo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Aksenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jere Ruutikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aksenov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Only Tools And Corpses" by Gorerotted. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Aksenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Ruutikainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruutikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aksenov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruutikainen checks it well.
Nice sprawl there from Ruutikainen as Aksenov shoots in.
Ruutikainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aksenov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruutikainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruutikainen wants to control from the top but Aksenov keeps moving.
Aksenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruutikainen stands up over Aksenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruutikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aksenov is keeping the position for now.
Aksenov keeping moving, preventing Ruutikainen from controlling successfully.
Ruutikainen thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aksenov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ruutikainen stacks Aksenov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ruutikainen!
Ruutikainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aksenov to see if he's OK.
Ruutikainen working the ground and pound from side control.
Aksenov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruutikainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen trying to control the position but Aksenov is working away.
Ruutikainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruutikainen takes a little break here. Aksenov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruutikainen trying to control the position but Aksenov is working away.
Ruutikainen cracks Aksenov with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aksenov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruutikainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruutikainen wants to control but Aksenov is keeping him busy.
Aksenov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ruutikainen wants to control but Aksenov is keeping him busy.
Ruutikainen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ruutikainen working the ground and pound.
Ruutikainen is looking to take a break and control but Aksenov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruutikainen working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen scores with punches from side control.
Ruutikainen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ruutikainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruutikainen controls the position from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jere Ruutikainen.
Ruutikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruutikainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aksenov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Ruutikainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ruutikainen tests Aksenov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruutikainen scores with a hook.
Ruutikainen throws out a leg kick but Aksenov moves out of range and Ruutikainen only half commits.
Ruutikainen fails with the takedown
and Aksenov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruutikainen has his hands on Aksenov's head, controlling the position.
Ruutikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aksenov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ruutikainen keeping full guard, as Aksenov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aksenov is working hard here to advance position.
Aksenov trying to control but Ruutikainen is working from the bottom.
Aksenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruutikainen is keeping the position for now.
Ruutikainen is pulling down on Aksenov's head to control his posture.
Aksenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruutikainen misses with a body shot.
Ruutikainen throws out a loose jab but Aksenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jere Ruutikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruutikainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruutikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aksenov but Aksenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruutikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aksenov. That did some damage!
Ruutikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruutikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Ruutikainen scores with a jab to the head.
Ruutikainen misses with a takedown
and Aksenov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ruutikainen's guard now.
Sergey Aksenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jere Ruutikainen.
Aksenov preventing the sweep.
Ruutikainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aksenov's guard.
Aksenov looking for subs off his back but Ruutikainen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ruutikainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aksenov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ruutikainen is stalling here. Aksenov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruutikainen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aksenov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Aksenov is trying to move to mount but Ruutikainen reverses beautifully and ends up in Aksenov's guard.
Ruutikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruutikainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruutikainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutikainen trying to control the action but Aksenov is working from the bottom.
Ruutikainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aksenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruutikainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruutikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aksenov looking for submissions off his back.
Ruutikainen passes to full mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Ruutikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Ruutikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruutikainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Aksenov!
Ruutikainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aksenov?
Aksenov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aksenov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ruutikainen breaks from Aksenov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aksenov is in a horrible position here. Ruutikainen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aksenov is rocked!
Jere Ruutikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruutikainen lands a big elbow - Aksenov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Aksenov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jere Ruutikainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issac Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Masseria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Masseria is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Issac Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Masseria!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Masseria.
Masseria looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Masseria circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Masseria has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt has Masseria pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masseria manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masseria misses with a body punch.
Masseria tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Masseria back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to score a body lock takedown but Masseria shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issac Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt goes for a takedown attempt but Masseria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masseria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Masseria misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masseria's guard now.
Masseria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masseria controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masseria dives on top into guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Masseria from controlling successfully.
Masseria throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Masseria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masseria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masseria stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masseria chips away with some ground and pound.
Masseria wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Masseria working some strikes from top position.
Masseria is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masseria trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Masseria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masseria has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Masseria throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masseria is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masseria throws and elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masseria's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt is in close to Masseria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masseria dives on top into guard.
Masseria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masseria thows a big elbow that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Masseria will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Masseria misses.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Masseria counters by clinching up.
Masseria gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Masseria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masseria throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Masseria throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Masseria has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Masseria has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masseria dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masseria works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Masseria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masseria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masseria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masseria throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masseria throws and elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masseria's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masseria is on top in guard.
Masseria is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Masseria is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masseria wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Masseria throws and elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masseria's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masseria wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joe Masseria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Masseria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt throws and elbow that misses. Masseria uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Masseria!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masseria trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masseria defends well.
Masseria trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Masseria.
Masseria doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Masseria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masseria circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masseria.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masseria drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Masseria thows a big elbow that misses.
Masseria throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masseria trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masseria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masseria defends it easily.
Masseria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masseria with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masseria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Issac Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Masseria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masseria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masseria lands a couple of elbows.
Masseria chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Masseria controlling him for the moment.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Masseria trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masseria landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masseria's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Masseria is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Masseria slips an elbow through the middle.
Masseria is stalling in the full guard.
Masseria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunt tries to get out of the position.
Masseria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masseria scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Masseria slips an elbow through the middle.
Masseria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masseria slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Masseria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Masseria slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masseria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masseria distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Masseria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masseria has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Masseria!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timzi Turpasauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpasauna has chosen WTF Collective as his entrance music. Timzi Turpasauna is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Tapio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timzi Turpasauna!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurstr�m and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapio doesn't manage to clinch there - Turpasauna circles away.
Tapio closes the distance and clinches up with Turpasauna, looking for a takedown. Tapio pushes Turpasauna against the cage but Turpasauna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kari Tapio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turpasauna scores with a sloppy right hand. Tapio should have avoided that one.
Tapio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Turpasauna coming out on top.
Turpasauna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tapio.
Tapio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turpasauna swings for the body but Tapio moves out of range.
Tapio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turpasauna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turpasauna slaps away a takedown attempt from Tapio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Tapio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turpasauna swats away the attempt to clinch by Tapio.
Tapio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turpasauna wants to control but Tapio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapio moves into full mount! Turpasauna won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpasauna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turpasauna is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tapio locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Turpasauna is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kari Tapio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godric Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godric Westbrook has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Floyd Mayweather Jr's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Godric Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Mayweather Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mayweather Jr swings for the body but Westbrook moves out of range.
A combination from Mayweather Jr does no damage.
Westbrook throws a hook but Mayweather Jr blocks it.
Mayweather Jr throws a lazy right hand but Westbrook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westbrook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westbrook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Westbrook.
Mayweather Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook looks to land a combination but Mayweather Jr avoids it well.
Westbrook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayweather Jr misses with a body shot.
Mayweather Jr throws a nice looking combination but Westbrook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook dodges the punch combination from Mayweather Jr.
Good shot there by Mayweather Jr.
Westbrook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayweather Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Westbrook.
Westbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westbrook misses with a body shot.
Westbrook misses with a hook to the body
and Mayweather Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westbrook misses the jab.
Westbrook throws a right and a left that Mayweather Jr avoids nicely.
Westbrook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mayweather Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Westbrook backing up. Westbrook nods at Mayweather Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Westbrook scores with a jab to the body.
Westbrook misses with a looping right.
Mayweather Jr misses the body punch
enabling Westbrook to counter with a crisp jab.
Westbrook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mayweather Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Westbrook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Westbrook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mayweather Jr counters with a left to the body.
Westbrook misses with a body shot
and Mayweather Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westbrook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayweather Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Westbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westbrook throws a hook but Mayweather Jr blocks it.
Mayweather Jr cracks Westbrook with a good jab.
Mayweather Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook misses with a body shot
and Mayweather Jr counters with a left to the body.
Mayweather Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Westbrook walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Westbrook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mayweather Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice shot lands for Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westbrook.
Mayweather Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Westbrook is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayweather Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Westbrook misses with a body shot
and Mayweather Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Westbrook misses with a straight right.
Mayweather Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Westbrook missing with a left hand there. Mayweather Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayweather Jr throws a right hand that Westbrook ducks under and follows up with a left that Westbrook also avoids with ease.
Mayweather Jr throws a series of strikes that have Westbrook backpedaling.
Westbrook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayweather Jr cracks a nice hook into Westbrook's ribs.
Westbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather Jr.
Westbrook misses the shot to the body.
Mayweather Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Westbrook misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mayweather Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westbrook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayweather Jr misses with a body shot
and Westbrook counters with a one-two to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mayweather Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westbrook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mayweather Jr scores with a nice strike.
Mayweather Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayweather Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayweather Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayweather Jr lands a nice hook to Westbrook's body. Westbrook takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Westbrook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Floyd Mayweather Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather Jr stalks Westbrook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Westbrook's face. Westbrook staggers backwards, shaken.
Westbrook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayweather Jr. That snapped Westbrook's head back.
Mayweather Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Westbrook's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mayweather Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayweather Jr throws a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Westbrook in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mayweather Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Mayweather Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westbrook.
Mayweather Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Westbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr swinging wildly here.
Westbrook gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayweather Jr scores with a jab. Westbrook acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather Jr punishes Westbrook's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook throws a hook to the side of Mayweather Jr's head but Mayweather Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westbrook has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Westbrook takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mayweather Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Westbrook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Westbrook misses with a straight right.
Mayweather Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Westbrook's head back.
Westbrook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Westbrook doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayweather Jr lands a head shot.
Westbrook misses with a body punch
and Mayweather Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mayweather Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook presses Mayweather Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mayweather Jr pushes Westbrook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr blocks an uppercut.
Mayweather Jr is working Westbrook over against the cage.
Westbrook is trying to force a seperation but Mayweather Jr has the dominant position.
Mayweather Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayweather Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayweather Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayweather Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a double jab.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Mayweather Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayweather Jr.
Nice shot lands for Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westbrook manages to avoid it.
Westbrook loads up on a big right hand but Mayweather Jr slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Mayweather Jr lands.
Mayweather Jr moves away from the strike by Westbrook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayweather Jr, as that shot connected.
Westbrook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westbrook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westbrook is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mayweather Jr slips under a jab.
Westbrook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayweather Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westbrook avoids the body shot from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mayweather Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayweather Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westbrook moves away.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr misses with a body shot
and Westbrook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Westbrook throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Westbrook misses with a double jab.
Mayweather Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Westbrook misses
and Mayweather Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Westbrook falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mayweather Jr counters with a left to the body.
Mayweather Jr lands a nice hook to Westbrook's body. Westbrook takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Westbrook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Westbrook swings for the body but Mayweather Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayweather Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westbrook's head.
Westbrook misses with a hook.
Westbrook misses with a hook. Mayweather Jr ducked under it nicely.
Mayweather Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mayweather Jr.
Jab by Mayweather Jr.
Westbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayweather Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mayweather Jr misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Westbrook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Mayweather Jr does no damage.
Mayweather Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Mayweather Jr scores with a body shot.
Westbrook throws out a loose jab but Mayweather Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godric Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westbrook dodges the punch combination from Mayweather Jr.
Westbrook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayweather Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayweather Jr!
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that Westbrook avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook throws a shot from downtown. Mayweather Jr moves away and avoids it.
Mayweather Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mayweather Jr lands a two punch combo.
Mayweather Jr misses with an uppercut. Westbrook saw that one coming.
Westbrook blocks a jab.
Mayweather Jr lands with a right hand.
Mayweather Jr scores with a body shot.
Mayweather Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayweather Jr throws a nice looking combination but Westbrook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather Jr throws a body punch but Westbrook moves out of range.
Mayweather Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Westbrook's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook misses the body punch
and Mayweather Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Westbrook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Westbrook misses the jab.
Mayweather Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westbrook looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayweather Jr is just out of range.
Westbrook misses with a two punch combination.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Mayweather Jr finds it's target.
Westbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westbrook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Westbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayweather Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather Jr!
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